was going to try the old primestar dish for local channels. Decided to get a new dish instead. I did learn that some primestar dishes had a different lnb. Be sure that you have is an LNBF. This makes all the difference. I got my dish and LNBF from these...

to an 18" offset. The main difference other than dish size and shape is the fixed distance between the reflective surface of the dish and the lnbf. In theory it would seem that a 3' prime focus dish would have a different F/D than would a 3' offset dish....

Bigger Dish. Archived from groups: alt.tv.tech.hdtv () I joined a Forum, and some are using a 30 inch disk and say it's better in bad weather. The ones I'm looking at used to be 22 inches and are now 20 inches. Can I get a whole setup with a bigger dish...

to? What functions would I not have had I not signed up for TIVO? Could I still pause live TV? Could I still record selected shows? Would I not have the "guide"? At this time I only have a single LNB dish. Next week installation person will fix me up so...

to? What functions would I not have had I not signed up for TIVO? Could I still pause live TV? Could I still record selected shows? Would I not have the "guide"? At this time I only have a single LNB dish. Next week installation person will fix me up so...

I just got one SIR-T160 from eBay. > From the Installation menu, go to Set Dish. Go through the >different dish types until you reach None. Select that. >> You are now in business. NOTE: The TS160 does not require a subscription to DirecTV...

happy with it. i have a high-def tv now and i'm interested in upgrading one of my receivers to the 6000u receiver, but i can't seem to find anyone that knows anything about what's involved in doing so. do i need a different dish? where can i but the...

two different setups. 1 - A PCI card that gives the ability receive DN and BEV through your very own computer . 2 - A Free to Air table top receiver that supports up to 8 different dish connected. Each can receive more than 1200 channels, including...

the difference between Dish Net and FTA?? >> Does anyone know...is it the cost, complexity, the channels?? >> Tyhank you for your help!!! (-: Do you know what "FTA" (Free To Air) really means VS "Dish/Direct TV"? DISH/Direct TV offers MANY channels...